Rhodamnia fordii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.Snow
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 82: 47 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000810005
Common Names
- Rhodamnia fordii
- Ford's Rhodamnia
- Rhodamnia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rhodamnia fordii (also called Ford's Rhodamnia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to Australia.
Uses & Benefits
Rhodamnia fordii is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is used for its ornamental value in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhodamnia fordii is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rhodamnia fordii is an evergreen shrub that is native to Central and South America. It grows to a height of 6-10 feet and has dark green, glossy leaves. The plant produces small, white flowers in summer. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and in well-draining soil. Propagation is by seed or by cuttings.
Where to Find Rhodamnia fordii
Rhodamnia fordii is native to Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela.
Rhodamnia fordii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhodamnia fordii?
Rhodamnia fordii
What type of plant is Rhodamnia fordii?
It is a shrub
Where is Rhodamnia fordii native to?
It's native to Northeastern Queensland, Australia
Species in the Rhodamnia genus
Rhodamnia acuminata, Rhodamnia andromedoides, Rhodamnia angustifolia, Rhodamnia argentea, Rhodamnia australis, Rhodamnia blairiana, Rhodamnia cinerea, Rhodamnia costata, Rhodamnia dumetorum, Rhodamnia dumicola, Rhodamnia glabrescens, Rhodamnia glauca, Rhodamnia kerrii, Rhodamnia lancifolia, Rhodamnia latifolia, Rhodamnia maideniana, Rhodamnia moluccana, Rhodamnia mulleri, Rhodamnia novoguineensis, Rhodamnia pachyloba, Rhodamnia parviflora, Rhodamnia pauciovulata, Rhodamnia reticulata, Rhodamnia rubescens, Rhodamnia sepicana, Rhodamnia sessiliflora, Rhodamnia tessellata, Rhodamnia uniflora, Rhodamnia whiteana, Rhodamnia longisepala, Rhodamnia arenaria, Rhodamnia fordii, Rhodamnia hylandii, Rhodamnia sharpeana, Rhodamnia kamialiensis, Rhodamnia asekiensis, Rhodamnia daymanensis, Rhodamnia makumak, Rhodamnia toratot, Rhodamnia waigeoensis, Rhodamnia spongiosa,
Species in the Myrtaceae family
Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-348224: Based on the initial data import
Neil Snow (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Snow' in the authors string.